"Tennessee's 2024 Legal Update: Stricter Distracted Driving Penalties Begin"

A series of new laws came into effect in Tennessee on January 1, 2024, including SB 105, which waives knowledge tests for certain service members seeking commercial learner’s permits; SB 268, the "Money Transmission Modernization Act," updating regulations on money transfers; SB 360, creating a voucher program for handgun safety course costs; SB 675, the "Kevin Clauson Drug Donation Act," revising the prescription drug donation program; and SB 1049, establishing a permit for farmers market food units. These laws aim to support service members, modernize financial transactions, promote handgun safety, regulate drug donations, and facilitate farmers market operations.